Attractions
How can one live in a cube house? In Rotterdam you will find the answer. Curiously angled cube-shape apartments have each been turned to balance on one corner on the top of tall beams. One of the cube houses, the so-called fully furnished Show Cube, is open to the public. An exhibition with photos, video and models gives additional information.
Delfshaven
Delfshaven is an exceptional harbour in that it evokes the atmosphere of bygone days. This historical harbour boasts splendid architectural monuments. Some date back to Holland's Golden Age. You can easily spend a full day in Delfshaven with its many museums, cafes, restaurants and galleries.
Diergaarde Blijdorp
Rotterdam Zoo is one of the most popular attractions in Holland. A stroll through the Zoo will take you to different continents. One of the best attractions is the 22-metre long shark tunnel where different sharks stolidly swim by. Rotterdam Zoo is also worth a visit when the weather lets you down. You can visit the indoor Oceanium, for example, the Riviera Hall or the tropical Taman Indah forest.
Euromast and Space Adventure
Architect Maaskant designed the Euromast in 1960 on the occasion of the Floriade. The tower was 'only' one 100 meters high at the time. Eight years later the medical faculty topped it by 14 meters. It was decided to increase the height of the Euromast by 85 meters by building the Space Tower. This was finished in 1970.On top of the Euromast you will have the most magnificent view over Rotterdam and the world's largest harbour. Enjoy the sensation of a space adventure and go for a ride in the Space Tower.
Spido Harbour Trips
Spido will show you the port of Rotterdam, the largest in the world. It is quite an experience to see the warfs, quays, docks and silos at such close quarters and to participate in the busy sea and river traffic which has brought Rotterdam its fame. Even the surroundings of Rotterdam can be explored during a Spido excursion.
Tropicana
At the Maasboulevard you can imagine yourself in subtropical surroundings. In an oasis of palm and banana trees and with a constant temperature of 30 degrees, you can enjoy the most fantastic attractions that will provide many hours of water fun. The latest attractions in Tropicana are the Master Blaster and Pirate Island. But you can also slide down the big water slopes in a group, float along the rapids, relax in one of the bubble baths or go for a swim outside.